R-722196 Core Operations, Senior Associate

State Street; Toronto; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible work programs

Educational support

Paid volunteer days

Matching gifts

Job summary

State Street Global Services' Global Pricing Services Toronto (GPS - Toronto) seeks a Pricing Analyst Team Leader, Sec Val Toronto to ensure accurate and timely daily market valuations for clients under each PSA agreement. You will oversee report preparation and valuation procedures, driving improvements while maintaining audit trails and service excellence.

Join a centralized pricing team supporting multiple business units and contributing to best valuation practices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in securities pricing, fund accounting, or custody operations / securities administration.
• Knowledge of capital markets and complex securities; ability to analyze problems and reach sound conclusions.
• Ability to work as a team player and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in oversight of preparation and delivery of valuation reports to clients and agents in a timely manner.
• Ensure procedures for review and approval of portfolio market values are up to date and followed.
• Propose procedural changes to reduce risk, minimize manual inputs, and increase efficiency.

Skills

Team player

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

Education

Finance or Accounting concentration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who we are looking for?

Global Pricing Services Toronto (“GPS - Toronto”) is a centralized unit supporting several business units and is broken out into two distinct areas; Fund Level Pricing and Asset Pricing. The Pricing Analyst Team Leader, Sec Val Toronto is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely execution of daily market valuations for various clients in accordance with each clients’ Price Source Authorization (“PSA”) agreement, standing instructions, and market best practices.

Global Pricing Services Toronto (“GPS - Toronto”) is a centralized unit supporting several business units and is broken out into two distinct areas; Fund Level Pricing and Asset Pricing. The Pricing Analyst Team Leader, Sec Val Toronto is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely execution of daily market valuations for various clients in accordance with each clients’ Price Source Authorization (“PSA”) agreement, standing instructions, and market best practices.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Services (SSGS). SSGS gives asset owners and managers access to the essential financial tools they need to deliver effective investment solutions. From core custody, accounting, fund administration and shareholder recordkeeping, to complete operations solutions and servicing for alternative assets like OTC derivatives, private equity and real estate, SSGS’ tools help our clients make better investment choices and act on growth opportunities.

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Assist in the oversight of preparation and delivery of valuation reports to internal and external clients and/or their agents in a timely manner.
• Ensure that procedures are in place, up to date, and adhered to regarding the review and approval of portfolio market values.
• Propose changes to procedures to management with a focus of reducing risk, manual inputs, and increasing efficiencies.
• Ensure the receipt of all pricing feeds, broker quotes, back-up pricing sources and other relevant data on a daily basis. Identify, research, and resolve prices breaking set tolerance levels. Function as a “team-player”.
• Work with peers and achieve group/client/unit goals. Review and sign-off on daily group packages with a focus on accuracy, detail, audit trail, and timeliness. Identify, communicate, and resolve fair value situations. Escalate issues to manager and/or clients as required.
• Support global pricing tasks in a continuous operations environment. Ensure that the group is adequately trained and cross-trained. Coach, mentor, and motivate staff.
• Continuously expand and improve knowledge of financial instruments, corporate actions, and best valuation practices.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the various fund groups, client requirements and other market related anomalies.
• Maintain proper documentation and back-up for audit purposes. Participate in and contribute to unit project initiatives.
• Provide outstanding client service to both internal and external clients.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• College or university designation preferably with a concentration in finance or accounting.
• 2+ years experience in securities pricing, fund accounting, or custody operations / securities administration.
• Knowledge of capital markets and complex securities. Demonstrate the ability to analyze a problem, obtain and evaluate information and reach sound conclusions.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work as a team player.
• Excellent computer knowledge of Word, Excel, and PC databases. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Solid administration, organizational and time management skills.

About State Street

What we do.

State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow.

We make all efforts to create a great work environment.

• Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive.
• Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks.
• You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs.
• And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility.

We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

• Paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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Salary Range:

$51,000 - $84,000 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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